BERRY HILL, TN — An attempted robbery in the parking lot of Green Hills Mall escalated into a fatal shooting and a subsequent crash on Interstate 65, leaving one person dead and causing significant traffic disruptions.

According to Metro Nashville Police, the incident began when a man carrying shopping bags from high-end stores was approached by two suspects in the mall’s parking lot.

The situation quickly turned violent, resulting in a shooting.

The victim of the robbery fled the scene, and police are actively searching for him as part of the ongoing investigation.

Following the shooting, the suspects attempted to flee the area in a vehicle, which later crashed on I-65 Northbound near mile marker 80 in Berry Hill.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, while the passenger survived and was taken into custody by responding officers.

The severity of the crash and the active investigation led to multiple lane closures on I-65 Northbound.

Additionally, both the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-440 were temporarily shut down as authorities processed the scene and collected evidence.

Traffic is being diverted from I-65 NB at mile marker 80 to help alleviate congestion.

Police have not yet released the identities of the deceased driver or the arrested passenger.

The motive behind the attempted robbery remains under investigation, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Metro Nashville Police are working to locate the robbery victim, who left the scene before officers arrived.

His account is considered critical to understanding the sequence of events that led to the deadly outcome.

Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes as investigators continue to work at both the mall and interstate scenes.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.